The IBM Selectric is considered to be one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. I repair and refurbish these iconic machines to prime condition so others can use them and enjoy the Selectric "touch" that is beloved by so many.

Saturday, April 16, 2016

This is a beautiful IBM Selectric II in Sandstone Beige that I just finished. Like all my machines, it has been completely reconditioned with a chemical wash to remove old oil and grease, new synthetic lubrication, new noise-reducing foam and new Sandstone Beige paint.

All adjustments have been checked and corrected to factory specs. The main pulley has been sleeved to prevent future failure and numerous small upgrades have been performed to ensure trouble-free service for years to come.

It has a 15" platen, Error Correction and the wonderful Selectric "touch" keyboard that everyone loves. It is a Dual-pitch (10 and 12 cpi) typewriter that uses any of the elements for a Selectric I or II (88 character elements).

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Here's a great Selectric III in Autumn Red with a Black base that I just finished.

Completely refurbished. This machine has completely chemically cleaned,
re-lubricated with synthetic oil and grease, high wear parts replaced,
adjusted to factory perfection and has new paint.The cycle clutch pulley has been sleeved to prevent future problems. New sound reduction
foam installed for quiet operation. I have basically remanufactured
every aspect of this machine, inside and out. It looks and functions
just like new.

It has a 15" platen, Error Correction and the wonderful Selectric
"touch" keyboard that everyone loves. It is a Dual-pitch (10 and 12 cpi)
typewriter that uses any of the elements for a Selectric III (96
character elements).

About Me

I love mechanical things and have tinkered with manual and electric typewriters since my teens. I have always been fascinated by the IBM Selectric, but it was later in life that I finally got my hands on one to explore. I learned to repair/restore them and suddenly I have several of them.